Kidnapping suspect arrested following standoff
SANTA CRUZ—Santa Cruz Police arrested a 41-year-old man who allegedly kidnapped his 18-month-old daughter on Friday morning, ending an hours-long search and standoff in...
‘Reunification’ therapy sparks call for change among teens
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY—A Pacific Collegiate School student and her friends are fighting for changes in the law after their friend and her brother were...
Person in critical condition after double shooting in Watsonville
WATSONVILLE—A person is in critical condition after they and another person were shot late Sunday in Watsonville.
The double shooting happened at the dead end...
Honoring a leader
On the steps of the dilapidated jailhouse in which Cesar Chavez was held 47 years ago, a group of pesticide activists held a rally Friday to both celebrate his birthday and to draw attention to an issue that was close to the labor leader’s heart.
Hampton Inn set to open in March
WATSONVILLE — The new Hampton Inn & Suites on Lee Road is slated for an early March opening.
Owner Juggy Tut said he is excited...
Manzanar survivor turns 105 years old
WATSONVILLE—Longtime Watsonville resident Masako Miura celebrated her 105th birthday in June in Valley Heights Senior Community where she now resides.
“I didn’t realize I was...
Watsonville charter school moving downtown by October
WATSONVILLE—The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees on Wednesday unanimously approved a plan to give temporary space to a new charter school...
Teacher, mentor, leader Mas Hashimoto honored
More than 200 people gathered Saturday in Watsonville’s Community Room to celebrate the life of Mas Hashimoto, who as a child was imprisoned with...
Levee rebuild gets final approval
WATSONVILLE—After decades of efforts by local, state and federal officials, plans to rebuild the Pajaro River Levee can now move forward after voters in...
Council consent agenda: Corralitos Coffeehouse adding downtown Watsonville location
The Watsonville City Council on Tuesday approved a six-year lease with Greg Bobeda and Lacey Dent for the City’s vacant 3 Second St. location at the ground level of the Civic Plaza.
Aptos takes down Watsonville in battle of the ‘Black and Blue...
At one time in the teams’ long history, Aptos and Watsonville were nemesis on the gridiron as members of the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic...






















